Edward Leonard
Sr. Staff Transformational Physicist
Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolEdward Leonard is a Sr. Staff Transformational Physicist with a decade of experience specializing in superconducting systems, currently leading advanced physics efforts at Northrop Grumman. He progressed through increasingly senior roles at the company after earning a PhD in Physics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, blending deep research experience with applied development in defense and industrial settings. His background spans hands-on experimental work, teaching and electronics instruction, and early software engineering—giving him an unusual mix of lab, classroom, and code fluency. Edward is experienced in translating complex quantum and superconducting concepts into practical systems and prototypes that meet rigorous program requirements. Based in Linthicum, Maryland, he is known for bridging academic rigor with mission-driven engineering and mentoring the next generation of physicists. Colleagues value his ability to navigate both theoretical challenges and real-world integration constraints.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science Physics w/Mathematics Minor, Bachelor of Science Physics w/Mathematics Minor at Michigan Technological UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Physics at University of Wisconsin-Madison
German
Github Skills (32)
jupyterhub10
python10
jupyter10
ipython10
multi-user10
jupyter-notebook10
camera9
object-detection6
home-automation6
home-assistant6
rtsp6
realtime6
installers5
computer-vision5
ai5
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
iamed18/transmon-notes
Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
Contributions:9 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 10 months
McDermott-Group/pyProcessReport
May 2017 - Jun 2017
Contributions:14 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
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